Arts & Entertainment

'That's Amore Italian Festival' Coming To Stamford

The two-day event will feature a celebration of Italian culture and Columbus Day.

STAMFORD, CT — The much-anticipated "That’s Amore Italian Festival," sponsored by Blackstone Products and Napoli Foods, is set to return to Mill River Park in Stamford on Oct. 12-13.

The two-day event will feature a celebration of Italian culture and Columbus Day, with an array of delicious food, engaging entertainment and family-friendly activities.

Attendees can enjoy classic favorites such as sausage and peppers, a variety of pizza, pasta dishes, and local food trucks. Delectable desserts will include items like like zeppoles, cannolis, Italian ices, and ice cream. Participating vendors include Bari 167, D'Abruzzo, Di Mare's Pastry, Divina, DeYulio Sausage, DiMare Pastry Shop, Gelato Cioccolato, Il Pastificio, Romanacci, T’s Pizza Kitchen, Westover Pizza, UNICO and many more.

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The weekend will be filled with live music and cultural performances featuring Alessandro, Biagio, Francesco Castiglione, and more. There will also games and contests to entertain kids and adults alike.

The festival, which is produced by Parachute Concerts and Stamford UNICO, will run from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance for free admission. For tickets and more information, click here.

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